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About

Swaythling ward lies in the north of Southampton, primarily a residential area characterised by suburban housing and local shopping parades. It is home to a significant student population due to the nearby University of Southampton Highfield Campus, which influences the local community and amenities. The ward includes the neighbourhood of Bassett, with its mix of detached and semi-detached homes. Transport links are provided by the Swaythling railway station, connecting the area to the city centre and beyond.

The ward is bordered by the River Itchen, with green spaces like the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens and Southampton Common offering accessible recreation. A notable local landmark is the former Bassett Pole Inn, a historic coaching house on the old London road. The area functions as a practical gateway between the city and the northern approaches along the M27 motorway, maintaining a settled, functional character.

Area overview

On average Swaythling has high deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 26.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Swaythling is £49,676 per year. There are 5 schools in Swaythling: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
26.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Swaythling

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £282,750 in Swaythling area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £480,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Swaythling in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Swaythling over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£415,000
Flats9£157,500
Semi-Detached36£325,000
Terraced32£257,750

10 years median price trend in Swaythling

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swaythling.

All postcodes in Swaythling

SO173RQ

Blenheim Gardens

SO173RA

Ripstone Gardens

SO163JQ

Lobelia Road

SO173AN

Belgrave Road

SO163JN

Carnation Road

SO172TH

Portswood Road

SO173RL

Blenheim Gardens

SO173UA

Harefield Road

SO182LY

Robert Cecil Avenue

SO182ND

Octavia Road

SO162HX

High Road

SO162JH

High Road

SO162PL

Channels Farm Road

SO163BR

Aster Road

SO173RY

Granby Grove

SO182FA

Wide Lane

SO162PA

Stoneham Lane

SO163BE

Burgess Road

SO171TJ

University Road

SO173ES

Belgrave Road

SO173RD

Merton Road

SO173TB

Woodcote Road

SO162NL

Stoneham Lane

SO173RB

Merton Road

SO173SZ

Mayfield Road

SO162PF

Channels Farm Road

SO163JS

Lobelia Road

SO171TD

Bowden Lane

SO163AU

Burgess Road

SO163BQ

Honeysuckle Road

SO163DN

Leaside Way

SO173SS

Portswood Road

SO182LN

Grange Close

SO163AW

Bealing Close

SO163EW

Leaside Way

SO173RF

Ripstone Gardens

SO173RN

Blenheim Gardens

SO173SU

Portswood Road

SO182QS

Brookside Way

SO163DW

Bassett Green Road

SO182RN

Itchenside Close

SO163BG

Aster Road

SO163DX

Bassett Green Road

SO163QB

Bassett Green Road

SO173AD

Brickfield Road

SO182JL

Mead Crescent

SO162AG

High Road

SO162JE

High Road

SO163DP

Leaside Way

SO162NW

Stoneham Lane

SO163LA

Poppy Road

SO171SP

Welbeck Avenue

SO182LB

Wessex Lane

SO182LH

Capon Close

SO173AQ

Broadlands Road

SO173RX

Upper Shaftesbury Avenue

SO182JU

Friars Way

SO182JW

Bankside

SO162NU

Stoneham Lane

SO162PE

Channels Farm Road

SO163LB

Lupin Road

SO163LJ

Bluebell Road

SO182HS

Walnut Avenue

SO182JN

Mead Crescent

SO173TN

Harrison Road

SO163LL

Bluebell Road

SO162NS

Willis Road

SO173AB

Somerset Road

SO173ST

Portswood Road

SO162HY

High Road

SO163DH

Bassett Green Road

SO163EQ

Leaside Way

SO171ST

Welbeck Avenue

SO182NE

Octavia Road

SO163DZ

Bassett Green Road

SO173AE

Brickfield Road

SO182JY

Westbrook Way

SO182QU

Walnut Avenue

SO163DU

Leaside Way

SO182JE

Coxford Road

SO163DD

Ethelburt Avenue

SO163DR

Summerfield Gardens

SO163DY

Field Close

SO182RA

Havenstone Way

SO182RG

Claude Ashby Close

SO162JD

Fleming Road

SO173TG

Harefield Road

SO163BT

Honeysuckle Road

SO163JZ

Poppy Road

SO173SN

Portswood Road

SO163DF

Ethelburt Avenue

SO163DT

Binstead Close

SO163EJ

Brighstone Close

SO163JX

Carnation Road

SO173SG

Kitchener Road

SO182NF

Mansbridge Road

SO162JA

Parkville Road

SO163JW

Carnation Road

SO182RS

Monks Way

SO162JF

High Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.